What is Praziquantel?
Praziquantel is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic with significant deworming effect especially against trematode and tapeworm parasites. It works by acting on the cell membrane of the parasite, causing a loss of control of calcium ion channels, leading to paralysis and rapid death of the parasite, which is subsequently excreted by the host organism. Praziquantel has strong anthelmintic effect on both adult worms and larvae, and especially has good therapeutic effect on tapeworms and trematodes in cattle, sheep, dogs and other animals.
What is praziquantel tablet for in animals?
- Tapeworm treatment: Praziquantel is a broad-spectrum anti-tapeworm drug, especially for adult and larval tapeworms with significant effects. It is commonly used to treat tapeworm infections in livestock and pets such as cattle, sheep, dogs, cats, etc. Common parasites include:
- Bovine tapeworms: Bovine tapeworms.
- Canine tapeworm: canine tapeworm.
- Cat tapeworms: feline tapeworms.
- Trematode treatment/applicable to control liver flake trematode infections in animals
- Broad-spectrum antiparasitics/Praziquantel has been used in the treatment of other parasites besides tapeworms and trematodes, such as Schistosoma haematobium.
Precautions
Do not use praziquantel tablets in the following animals:
- Animals that have an allergic or hypersensitivity reaction to any of the ingredients.
- Puppies less than 4 weeks old or kittens less than 6 weeks old.
